Personal
George Howard · 1990
53 min · 10 tracks · jazz
Smooth saxophone melodies intertwine with rhythmic grooves, creating an inviting blend of jazz and funk.
Top tracks — play these first
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Piano In The Dark — This track exemplifies Howard's ability to blend lush saxophone lines with a captivating melody, making it one of his most recognized pieces.
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I Want You For Myself — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its infectious groove and engaging saxophone riffs that draw listeners in immediately.
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Shower You With Love — This song showcases Howard's knack for romantic themes and smooth arrangements, making it a highlight of the album's overall feel.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalSmooth saxophone and rhythmic grooves create an inviting jazz-funk atmosphere, though it lacks standout compositions.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of smooth saxophone melodies that dominate the arrangements, often layered over rhythmic funk grooves.
- Each track maintains a mid-tempo pace, with several songs incorporating syncopated rhythms that enhance the groove without overwhelming the melody.
- The last three tracks include more introspective moments, with 'Piano In The Dark' serving as a reflective conclusion to the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove flow
- inviting background for gatherings
- smooth melodies for relaxation
- late-night chill sessions
- soulful tunes for unwinding
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer quick, catchy singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1990, George Howard was solidifying his presence in the jazz-funk genre with 'Personal', his third studio album. This release followed his successful album 'A Nice Place To Be' (1988), showing his continued evolution as a prominent saxophonist and composer in the contemporary jazz scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bob James· David Sanborn· Chick Corea
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Personally
The moment shifts from yearning to confession, revealing deep vulnerability and desire in a heartfelt plea.
This stark emotional turn contrasts with earlier verses and emphasizes the personal stakes at play, enhancing the song's impact.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Want You For Myself 5:29
- 2 Shower You With Love 5:01
- 3 Uptown 6:48
- 4 You And Me 6:11
- 5 I'm In Effect 5:04
- 6 You Only Come Out At Night 5:28
- 7 Personally 4:10
- 8 Fakin' The Feeling 5:13
- 9 Got It Goin' On 4:44
- 10 Piano In The Dark 5:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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